Avery
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Avery
The given name 'Avery' is derived from the Old English words 'aelf' (elf) and 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble ruler'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Avery' is derived from the Old English words 'aelf' (elf) and 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble ruler'. The name 'Avery' has been used in various cultures, including English and American, and has historical connections to the medieval English surname Avery, which was also used as a given name in the Middle Ages.
Avery currently ranks #37 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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